Colliding with China The Philippines is now on a collision course with China over disputed territories that can be an international flashpoint. A few days ago, a US spy plane making a “fly-by” over disputed territories in the “Spratly’s” was “challenged” over radio by Chinese military and told to “go away”. Another commercial airplane flying […]
Reasons Why Fixing Activities Thrive in the LTFRB-CAR (Part 1) The arrest of two (2) LTFRB fixers for Estafa last 25 May 2015 by elements of the CIDG in Baguio, by virtue of warrants issued by the Regional Trial Court in Baguio City supposedly should serve as a lesson or deterrence for other fixers in […]
Anti-discrimination Laws Mandated: Human Rights’ Vigilance “It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home.” Carl T. Rowan Discrimination happens because of age, disability, race, language, culture, beliefs/religious affiliations, ethnicity, sexual preferences, gender as well as the educational institutions where graduates […]
RP to Suffer India’s 48 Degrees Celsius Heat LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…However, if you no longer listen to the Lord your God and no longer obey His commands… all these curses will come upon you and overtake you… The Lord will strike you with… scorching heat and drought…” (Deuterronomy 28:15, 22, the Holy Bible). ooo- INDIA’S […]
An Asian Francis? That echoes a March 2015 BBC “Hardtalk” interview of Tagle. Stephen Sackur asked: “There’s never been an Asian pope. Your name is mentioned as a serious contender in a future conclave. You could be the first Asian pope. Has that crossed your mind?” “No, it’s a joke. In fact…” Tagle said, but […]
Benguet Coop Council Lines up Trainings for COOP Officers, Staff May 30, 2015 LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The Benguet Cooperative Provincial Development Council (BCPDC) pipelined series of trainings this year for cooperative officers and staff to boost their skills to ensure the successful operation of their respective cooperatives. The BCPDC is a conduit of the […]
City Celebrates National Flag Day May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – the city government here spearheaded the celebration of the national Flag Day which starts May 28 of every year. The program started with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem spearheaded by the Baguio City Hall Choir, City officials, Police Personnel, barangay officials and […]
BFAR to Disperse 236,000 Fingerlings in Benguet May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Cordillera(BFAR-CAR) is set to distribute a total of 36,000 catfish and 200,000 tilapia fingerlings to the different municipalities of Benguet this May as part of its input assistance program. BFAR under its Supply […]
LTO Heeds Cayetano’s Call, Suspends ‘No Plate No Travel’ Policy May 30, 2015 After a series of hearings conducted at the Senate, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) finally heeded to the calls of Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and the public to suspend its ‘No Plate, No Travel’ policy. “Ako’y natutuwa na nagka-solution… that […]
PNP Shuts Down CJHDEVCo’s Security for Operating Without a License, Another Hired Agency in Hot Water May 30, 2015 The Philippine National Police (PNP) Civil Security Group has shut down the security agency of the Sobrepena-led CJH Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) in Camp John Hay after it was discovered to be operating for the past eight […]